State Rep. Fights For Reforms At Group Homes
The deaths of two residents of a downstate Charleston group home in recent years have state lawmakers jumping into action.
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State Lawmakers Seek To Prevent Abuse In Group Homes
State lawmakers want to make sure atrocities such as those documented at a group home in downstate Charleston never happen again.
Action Taken After Investigation Of Group Home
Swift action is being taken after a CBS 2 investigation revealed years of abuse at a group home was not stopped until a Joliet man was murdered. CBS 2's Dave Savini has the new effort to create legislation that would protect the people who can not protect themselves.
State Ignored Evidence Vs. Group Home Before Resident's Death
Paul McCann was viciously beaten in January while living at a group home for the developmentally disabled, even though state regulators knew the history of problems at the facility. 2 Investigator Dave Savini reports.
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Justice Department unseals Donald Trump indictment
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks in support of guaranteed income program
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Chicago police investigate after great-grandmother found shot in apartment fire
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